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         What’s been happening lately in
         the study travel industry? For more, see
         https://studytravel.network/magazine/grapevines







          Study Gold Coast held a fam trip for Australia-  English UK held a Save UK ELT day of action in July, with staff
          based onshore agencies to visit institutions   from member schools gathering in Westminster to call for help
          and attractions in the area.              for the sector and speak to MPs.















          Go Study Australia partnered with non-profit   On the mOve
          organisation SecondBite to offer 1,000 free
          meals per week for students in Melbourne.
                                                                   Rita Chen
                                                                   Rita Chen has been appointed Senior Manager,
                                                                   International Business Development at Seneca
                                                                   International in Canada. Rita has over 15 years
                                                                   of experience in the field of international edu-
                                                                   cation, having previously worked at McMaster
                                                                   University, IDP, and Sprachcaffe/GEOS.




                                                                   Mark Rendell
          UK Language Courses walked/cycled around its             Mark Rendell, CEO of International House
          10 summer centres for the Eddie Byers Fund               London, has become the new Chair of English
          and to raise awareness of UK ELT’s issues.               UK, replacing Steve Phillips. Mark has worked
                                                                   in the ELT industry for 28 years, including
                                                                   as Principal of St Giles International London
                                                                   Central. He was also Deputy Chief Executive of
                                                                   English UK for six years, and previously served
                                                                   as Chair of English UK London.

                                                    For the latest ‘on the move’ announcements see here:
                                                    https://studytravel.network/magazine/on-the-move



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